Can cats be lethargic after shots?
As with any medical intervention, there are always some inherent risks associated with vaccinating cats. Mild reactions, including a slight fever, lethargy, decreased appetite, and localized swelling at the vaccination site may start within hours after vaccination and usually subside within a few days.
When to take your cat to the vet for lethargy?
Lethargy is a symptom that can be caused by many different problems, some minor and some more serious. Contact your vet if they have been lethargic for more than 24 hours or book an urgent appointment if they are severely lethargic. Cats save energy for hunting which means they often sleep for 12-16 hours a day (or more).
When does listless, Sleepy behavior after Cat vaccinations go away?
Listless, Sleepy Behavior Following Cat Vaccinations. This type of reaction occurs to some degree almost every time a cat gets vaccinated. It usually goes away in 24 to 36 hours so by the time you’re reading this, she should be fine. If not, you should call your vet. Very rarely do more serious reactions occur.
What does it mean when your cat is lethargic?
When breathing becomes compromised due to respiratory disease, there isn’t good oxygen flow to the blood and your cat will become lethargic as a result. You may also see other symptoms like increased breathing rate, panting, coughing/gagging and hiding. Respiratory problems can be life threatening and should be addressed as soon as possible.
What to do if your cat is lethargic after a bite?
Obesity: The right combination of diet and exercise can help your cat combat obesity—and the accompanying low energy levels. Rabies: The third and final stage of rabies, before death, is called the paralytic stage—occurring usually a week after a bite from an infected animal, and can look similar to lethargy.
Is it normal for cats to not get shots?
Yes, it’s normal. And it’s why Einstein doesn’t get shots anymore. I called the vet and she asked me to bring her in since she was hot and lethargic. She had a temp so they gave her some fluids and a steroid to counteract the reaction. As soon as she got home she had a little food but she is now back to hiding in the closet.
Why does my cat need an extra shot?
Your cat may need extra shots depending on how much time they spend outside, how often they are around other cats, and the diseases that are common in your area. They include:
Lethargy is a symptom that can be caused by many different problems, some minor and some more serious. Contact your vet if they have been lethargic for more than 24 hours or book an urgent appointment if they are severely lethargic. Cats save energy for hunting which means they often sleep for 12-16 hours a day (or more).
Why does my cat limp after a rabies shot?
A stimulated immune system may lead to lethargy. There may be some soreness at the site of the stimulus, which in the case of vaccines means the place where the shot went in. Rabies vaccines are supposed to be administered in the right rear leg. Hence the limping.